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Zesty Italian Lemon Pecorino Chicken

Zesty Italian Lemon Pecorino Chicken

This Zesty Italian Lemon Pecorino Chicken is a classic dish, perfect for a light dinner or lunch paired with pasta or salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • large nonstick sauté pan
  • medium saucepan
  • meat mallet
  • bowls for dredging

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 16 ounces chicken tenderloins
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 zest lemon
  • 0.25 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

For the Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions
 

For the Chicken

  • Using a meat mallet, flatten the tenderloins to even thickness.
  • Set up three bowls for dredging: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and cheese. Coat each tenderloin first in flour, then in egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary. Drain on paper towels.

For the Sauce

  • In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  • Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk, cream, and chicken broth. Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and butter.
  • Drizzle sauce over chicken before serving.

Notes

Pair with a side of your favorite pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Healthy Dinner, Italian cuisine, quick meal, Zesty Italian Lemon Pecorino Chicken
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